Cards beat Pirates, Cubs host White Sox today

(Pittsburgh, PA) — Carlos Martinez fired seven-and-a-third scoreless innings to lead the Cardinals to a 4-1 win over the Pirates. Martinez improved to 10-and-3 with the win. Matt Carpenter and Yadier Molina plated two runs apiece as St.Louis improved to 56-and-30.

>>Cards Play Pirates Again Tonight

(Pittsburgh, PA) — The Cardinals and Pirates play the second of their four-game series tonight at PNC Park. Lance Lynn gets the start for St.Louis. He’s 6-and-4 with a 2.53 ERA. Pittsburgh sends ace Gerrit Cole to the mound. He’s 12-and-3 with a 2.28 ERA. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

>>Cubs Host White Sox Today

(Chicago, IL) — After a day-off, the Cubs are back in action today as they host the crosstown rival White Sox in the first of three games at Wrigley Field. Kyle Hendricks starts the series opener for the Cubs, while the White Sox counter with Carlos Rodon. Game time is 3:05 p.m.